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‎At early dusk, the Keele Chapel rises with quiet magnificence, its curved brickwork both monumental and humane. The structure commands the square without imposing, offering a sense of welcome rather than authority. In the foreground, the solitary seating invites reflection, framing the square as a place of openness and belonging. The soft evening light tempers the solidity of the building, transforming stone and brick into warmth. Together, the chapel and the bench suggest that Keele University values contemplation as much as community.

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The Crossroads: Behind these windows live students from dozens of different countries, cooking, studying, and sharing their cultures side-by-side.  The limitless sky reminds us that no matter which corner of the globe we come from, we all look up at the same view. This is where the world meets, sleeps, and learns together.

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Title: Beyond the Shell. This image was taken in Langkawi, Malaysia during oyster farming research undertaken as part of my studies. Like an oyster shaped by its surroundings, my learning evolved through immersion in a new cultural and environmental context. Far from campus, education became experiential, grounded in sustainability and global collaboration. This moment reflects how my Keele journey extended beyond borders, where growth emerged through adaptation, exploration, and learning shaped by the world itself. Photographer: Gurmanpreet Kaur, MSc Student.

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Title: From Strangers to Graduates. This photograph captures the shadows of myself and a friend I met during my time at Keele, walking together as we reached the end of our university journey. What began as two individuals from different backgrounds became a shared path shaped by friendship, growth, and learning. Through our silhouettes, the image reflects the bonds formed through everyday moments at Keele, where many voices meet, support one another, and graduate as part of one community. Photographer: Gurmanpreet Kaur, MSc Student

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A wet bright December day captures the beauty of Keele, with chapel silhouetted against the landscape. Chapel holds a whole world within Keele, of calmness and kindness, the beating heart of campus life.                                           Cavyn Mitchell, Counselling and Psychotherapy Masters student. 

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The Golden Hour Commute - Golden hour over Keele Campus. The glowing atmosphere of Keele inspires journeys near and far, reminding us of our unique student experience, no matter where in the world we are studying. [Photographer: Don S Paul (4th Year, Computer Science Student)]  

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Winter's Grand Silhouette - A quiet corner of Keele under a blanket of snow. A vibrant crossroads of cultures, showcasing the unique places where the world meets right here at Keele. [Photographer: Don S Paul (4th Year, Computer Science Student)]

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The Midnight-Blue Canvas - Keele House; the heart of our community. A place where friendships are created and diverse voices come together to enrich our shared journey. [Photographer: Don S Paul (4th Year, Computer Science Student)]

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Photographer: Muhammad Furqan Hayat_1st Year – MA Politics and International Relations_ I took this photo because it captures a small everyday world at Keele, friends meeting, grabbing food, and moving through campus life in their own rhythm. These simple moments show how many little worlds exist here, all connected in one community.

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Photographer: Muhammad Furqan Hayat 1st Year – MA Politics and International Relations_I took this photo because it shows what I feel every day at Keele. People from different backgrounds sharing the same space, talking, and supporting each other. It’s a simple moment, but it reflects how many voices come together to form one welcoming community.

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An area for all the voices in the Keele community to be heard, whether passing through to get to lectures or to sit and take time for a break, this is the heart of Keele.

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HOME FARM: On my third visit to the Keele Business School as an international student from Nigeria, I sat at the reception, looked straight ahead, and saw something I’d never noticed before—the Home Farm. Out of curiosity, I recently took a walk around the space and discovered gems in every view, capturing dozens of photos I hope to share someday. The Home Farm is more than just the bus stop many people know; it’s a place where solutions and innovations in sustainability come to life, shaping the world in quiet but powerful ways.                                                                                           (Ajayi Oluwaferanmi, MSc Digital Marketing)

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Exploring the grounds is a great way to find some unexpected quiet and solitude from what can be a rush of student life. I think that this photograph perfectly encapsulates that feeling where you find that perfect spot to rekindle the awe that can come from losing yourself. 

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Captured a student snowball fight outside Keele Hall. I myself even got involved and knew absolutely nobody! Even in moments of the harsh winter cold, Keele students can still come together and make the most of it! Strangers displaying our community at its best! 

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From Hopes to Reality. “Walking toward the life many students only imagine. A moment never forgotten—where dreams meet reality and the journey truly begins. Here’s to new beginnings, new challenges, exciting paths, and my first glimpse of Keele.”

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From hope to reality - First steps at Keele

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A Cherry, a Chapel, and a Cherished hand: "Once a year, one can enjoy a walk by the cherries at Keele. Take a friend with you and end it with a coffee at the Chapel. Celebrate the changing seasons and the little things in life." — Franco Castro Escobar, 3rd year PhD (HUMSS) 

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Keele's Ginkgos: "Less than a year old, this Ginkgo came all the way from Hiroshima, Japan. When it becomes strong and tall enough, it will be planted in the good company of Keele's Cherry Blossoms on campus. For now, it is in the good hands of Keele's experts. This baby Ginkgo shows its soon-to-fall yellow Autumn leafs, with delicate water drops. Ginkgo trees have a long and rich evolutionary history of at least 200 million years (outliving the Dinosaurs!) — which we get to see right here, at Keele" - Franco Castro Escobar, 3rd year PhD (HUMSS).

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Keele in Ontario: "While conducting interviews in Canada for my PhD, I found this subway station called Keele. It was a snowy Canadian day outside. Upon exiting the station, the word "Keele" names several street signs, maps, and neighborhood buildings — indeed, this was 'Keele' beyond borders." - Franco Castro Escobar, 3rd year PhD (HUMSS).